Better than the reviews
I am fascinated with both the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon, and have dedicated more hours than I should to understand this history.
Of course there are historical errors (Austerlitz, Josephine's age). Of course it appears as if there are time slices rather than a career. But how do you possibly represent a history this complex in 180 minutes?
Kudos to Ridley Scott for creating a historical perspective this entertaining. Key items have been excluded (Rosetta Stone, food canning, the mystery of Napoleon's death) - but hopefully these will emerge in the extended version.
I would recommend this not only to film buffs, but those interested in the history of an enigmatic tyrant. One I will watch over and over again.
Well done Ridley.
Of course there are historical errors (Austerlitz, Josephine's age). Of course it appears as if there are time slices rather than a career. But how do you possibly represent a history this complex in 180 minutes?
Kudos to Ridley Scott for creating a historical perspective this entertaining. Key items have been excluded (Rosetta Stone, food canning, the mystery of Napoleon's death) - but hopefully these will emerge in the extended version.
I would recommend this not only to film buffs, but those interested in the history of an enigmatic tyrant. One I will watch over and over again.
Well done Ridley.
- anthonydesmondolivier
- Jan 9, 2024